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Exercises to Strengthen the Colon Wall

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Jessica Wellons

The colon is a muscular organ located at the end of the digestive tract. The primary function of the colon is the reabsorption of water, minerals and electrolytes, and the elimination of waste. The colon, rectum and anal sphincter muscles control normal bowel movement.

Jessica Wellons has been writing professionally since 2007. She is a scientific writer and fervent health enthusiast writing for The American College of Preventative Medicine and Writing Assistance Inc. She is pursuing a doctoral degree in clinical medicine from the University of North Carolina and has a Master of Science in clinical pathology from the University of North Carolina.